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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.73, 1,368.90 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.73, 1,368.90 and 618.50 is: 853.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.73 : 1,368.90 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.73/1,368.90 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.73x = 1,368.90 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.73x = 846,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,668.07/991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.73

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